4.5
89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Ursa Major
4.5 • 41 Reviews
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4.5
89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Ursa Major earns strong reviews for gentle, clean-feeling formulas that keep skin clear, hydrated, and refreshed—standouts include Fantastic Face Wash, 4-in-1 Essential Face Tonic, Golden Hour Recovery Cream, and Fortifying Gel Moisturizer—though some reviewers report minimal results, herbal scents they dislike, and mixed deodorant performance. Reviews also flag occasional stinging or congestion from Face Balm and needing more product for effect, helping buyers weigh effective everyday basics against less transformative outcomes.
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The 4-in-1 Essential Face Tonic is out of this world. This product has changed my skin and helped keep it clear. The face wipes are an excellent on the go option also.
4y ago
Enjoy their face products and natural deodorant, which smells great.
My two Holy Grail products are the face wash and face lotion. I have been using them for over a year and I will never stop. I was introduced to the brand from Heyday Skincare when I got my facial with them. Highly recommend especially if you have acne-prone skin!
I LOVE this brand 1. The ingredients are always clean, so I don't have to worry about what I'm putting on my body 2. it's unisex and smells amazing- so my SO will sometimes use the products which is a huge plus since he hates skincare (lol) 3. the products work - the deoderant is great and glides on smoothly which is rare for a 'clean' brand 4. I also love their body wash bar - a great price for a bar that doesn't leave you feeling sticky and smells great
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Overall, the prices are a bit steep, so I can't buy all of their products all the time, but I do when I can, because they're so great.
I love Ursa Major products and they are also great for getting a male counterpart on board with skincare. They make my new favorite moisturizer, Golden Hour Recovery Cream. I moved out west and my skin was begging for more moisture and this has really done the trick.
I really love the Fantastic Face Wash and Making Moves Milky Cleanser. I have very sensitive skin, and alternate these two with great results. I really wish Ulta still carried their line though!!
3y ago
The Ursa Major deodorant is the only natural deodorant I can wear in public. It keeps me smelling fresh through workouts and hot days. I’m so thankful I found it!
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I’d recommend expanding into more scent options as it’s the only turnoff I’ve heard from friends.
4y ago
I am a huge fan of their deodorant. It's quite simply the best I've tested in its category and although pricey it simply does it all. Great efficacy, great smell, great value.
Have been using the face balm every morning for the past 8+ years, it's fantastic. Wakes up your face and makes it feel great!
Love these products! feel and smell natural, safe and effective!
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wish more products were available in mini or tester formats!
Love the face wash. Its super refreshing and gentle.
I want to love this line so badly. It's affordable clean beauty in minimalist packaging, and I appreciate their non-fluffy approach to skincare. Frankly, the formulas just aren't stand out in any way, and in fact, the Face Balm (deceivingly named, more like a lightweight gel-cream with lots of essential oils) made my skin feel congested and not hydrated at the same time.
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More effective formulas, and oil-free formulas would be great for breakout prone skin.
I really wanted to love Ursa Major - the packaging is simple, yet slightly whimsical; the products are clean, and their assortment is relatively navigable. But after using multiple products (Vit C serum, face wash, eye cream) I felt as if I were buying a slightly better and cleaner version of what I might pick up in a drugstore. The products did not feel particularly special on my skin, nor are their formulations anything innovative (something I always look for when evaluating skincare!) The bottom line: Ursa Major's products sit at the premium end of what you might buy at Target, but do not quite deliver the same value as other 'premium' brands that you might find at a Credo or a Detox Market. More importantly, relative to other clean skincare brands that are the same or better-priced (Kinship, OneLove Botanicals) it doesn't deliver the same value.
2y ago
Nourished my skin and left it feeling soft and moisturized!
Love every product!!
Obsessed with Ursa Major. If I could afford it, I would have every product. My face gets so dry that my under eyes peel. Their face cream has been the only thing to help. The deodorant is the only clean, non staining, and rash free deodorant I have found. OBSESSED. The face wipes I use after a workout class and they have totally saved me. And the golden serum is unreal.
5y ago
Love the toner, hate the deodorant from this brand. The toner is amazing and super hydrating. The deodorant does not work at all.
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Please re-formulate the deodorant.
5y ago
I purchased the deoderant. My mom passed away from breast cancer so I try to steer clear of deoderants with chemicals. This was a really nice easy to apply option. So many natural options are messy and nasty.
I have tried the Golden Hour Recovery Cream and it left my skin super nourished and moisturized. I did find that you needed a lot of the product in order for it to do it's thing.
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Bigger portions would be my only suggestion!
4y ago
Love their face wash and vitamin C serum!
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I with the serum's pump was a bit cleaner so as to avoid excess dripping on the dispenser.